From Centretown to Kanata to Orleans – one crew that knows the city.
You see the scope and price before anything starts.
Membrane waterproofing under wet-area tile, not skipped to save time.
Every job is quoted in writing before work starts.
Floors, walls, tub surrounds
New bathroom tile from subfloor to finished grout line.
Behind counters and ranges
Ceramic, porcelain, or mosaic backsplash, cut and set cleanly around outlets and cabinets.
Waterproofed from the studs out
Membrane waterproofing under the tile, not just behind it.
Kitchens, entryways, basements
Level substrate prep so floors stay flat and grout lines stay tight.
The everyday workhorses
The right body and finish for the room, budget, and traffic level.
Sealed and set correctly
Marble, travertine, and other natural stone need different setting and sealing than ceramic – we treat it that way.
Bathroom and shower tile is where waterproofing matters most and where cutting corners shows up fastest as a callback. We build wet areas on a membrane waterproofing system, not just a coat of thin-set behind the tile, because a shower wall or pan that isn't properly membraned will eventually let moisture through the grout lines and into the wall or subfloor behind it. For tub surrounds and bathroom floors, that means backer board, the right thin-set for the tile body (porcelain, ceramic, or natural stone all bond differently), and correctly sloped mud work under a shower pan so water actually runs to the drain. It's slower than skipping steps, and it's why the work holds up.
Loose or hollow-sounding tile usually means the bond to the substrate has failed, often from moisture, subfloor movement, or a rushed original install, and it needs to be pulled and reset rather than re-glued on top. Cracked or crumbling grout is frequently a sign of a missing or undersized movement joint, especially where tile meets a tub, a wall, or another material; left alone, it lets water behind the tile. Discoloured or soft grout in a shower is usually a sealing or ventilation issue rather than a tiling defect, and sometimes a full membrane rebuild is the honest fix rather than another round of regrouting. We assess which of these applies before quoting, a repair when a repair will hold, a rebuild when it won't.
Tiles Experts' commercial tile work is available to retail stores, offices, restaurants, medical and dental clinics, multi-unit residential lobbies, and other institutional spaces across Ottawa. Commercial floors and washrooms take more daily wear than a home, so material selection (slip resistance, traffic rating) and washroom waterproofing get extra attention in the quote.
Tiles Experts works across Ottawa and the surrounding communities. Find your area below.
Ottawa area
Tiling in Kanata and the surrounding streets.
Ottawa area
Tiling in Barrhaven and the surrounding streets.
Ottawa area
Tiling in Orleans and the surrounding streets.
Ottawa area
Tiling in Nepean and the surrounding streets.
Ottawa area
Tiling in Stittsville and the surrounding streets.
Ottawa area
Tiling in Riverside South and the surrounding streets.
Photos from our own job sites. Tap a photo to see it full size.
Alta Vista
Barrhaven
Centretown
Centretown
Gloucester
Greely
Kanata
Manotick
Nepean
Orleans
Riverside South
Rockland
Stittsville
Vanier
Westboro
These ranges reflect current Ontario/Ottawa-area market data for materials and labour combined. Every quote is written and specific to your project after an in-home or photo-based assessment – actual pricing depends on room size, substrate condition, tile size, and material choice.
$10 – $18 / sq ft installed
Room size and layout
Subfloor condition and prep
Tile size and pattern complexity
$15 – $30 / sq ft installed
Waterproofing membrane
Niches and tub surrounds
Wall vs. floor scope
$20 – $40 / sq ft installed
Tile size and layout intricacy
Outlet and cabinet cutouts
Grout colour and finish
$15 – $30 / sq ft installed
Stone type
Sealing requirements
Cutting and edge work
$14 – $26 / sq ft installed
Substrate leveling
Handling and setting labour
Fewer grout lines
$8 – $17 / sq ft (mat) plus install
Heated area size
Thermostat and electrical work
Tile type over the mat
Quoted per project
Extent of damage
Tile matching and availability
Access to the repair area
Tell us about the space, the tile, and the timeline.
We measure, check the substrate, and confirm scope before quoting in writing.
Backer board and membrane waterproofing in wet areas, then the tile is set, leveled, and grouted to the agreed layout.
We review the finished work with you and go over grout curing and care.
Real feedback from recent Tiles Experts clients.
Tiles Experts did an excellent job with our bathroom renovation. The tile lines are clean, the finish looks beautiful, and everything was completed with great attention to detail. We're very happy with the result.
Professional, punctual, and easy to communicate with. They installed our kitchen backsplash neatly and kept the workspace clean throughout the project. I would gladly recommend Tiles Experts.
We hired Tiles Experts for new flooring in our entryway and kitchen. The installation looks fantastic, especially around the corners and transitions. The whole process was smooth from start to finish.
Our shower tile needed careful work, and the finished result exceeded our expectations. The layout is balanced, the grout lines are precise, and the space now feels completely transformed.
Reliable service and quality workmanship. They explained the installation process clearly, arrived as scheduled, and treated our home with respect. A great choice for tile installation in Ottawa.
Tiles Experts installs, repairs, and restores tile throughout Ottawa, Ontario – bathrooms, kitchens, floors, showers, and commercial spaces alike. We work with ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and large-format tile, using thin-set mortar, cementitious backer board, and membrane waterproofing to get the substrate right before a single tile goes down.
Homeowners call us for a new bathroom floor, a kitchen backsplash, or a full shower rebuild with proper waterproofing behind it. Property managers and commercial clients call us for retail, office, and multi-unit tile work that has to hold up to daily traffic. Ottawa's humid-continental climate swings hard between deep winter cold and humid summer heat – one more reason we don't skip grout sealing, movement joints, or manufacturer-rated setting materials, even on jobs where it would be easy to cut that corner.
Straight answers to what Ottawa homeowners ask before booking tile work.
Yes. We assess the space and provide a written quote before any work begins – there is no cost or obligation to get one.
For most re-tiling – a shower, a backsplash, a floor – no permit is needed as long as no plumbing, electrical, or walls are being moved. A permit is only triggered when a project changes the layout, moves fixtures, or expands the footprint. We'll tell you up front if your project falls into that category.
A standard bathroom floor or tub surround is often a few days from prep to grout. A full shower rebuild with new waterproofing membrane takes longer because the membrane needs to cure before tile goes on. We give a realistic timeline with your quote.
Ceramic and porcelain cover most bathrooms, kitchens, and floors well and at a range of price points. Natural stone (marble, travertine) looks different but needs sealing and a different setting approach. We'll walk you through the tradeoffs for your specific room.
Yes. Home bathrooms, kitchens, and floors, plus commercial retail, office, and washroom tile for property managers and business owners.
Often, yes – cracked tiles and failed grout can usually be repaired without tearing out the whole floor or wall. We'll tell you honestly when a repair makes sense and when it doesn't.
Yes – radiant in-floor heating cable or mat systems can be installed under tile floors, most commonly in bathrooms.
All of Ottawa, plus the surrounding communities – see the Service Areas menu for the full list.